VTube-STEP v2.8

Revision 2.8 Back to VTube-STEP Back to VTube-STEP Updates See also VTube-LASER updates in VTube Software Updates See also to VTube-LASER Download in updates the VTube-STEP Support Page

NEW: UNBEND AROUND ANY STRAIGHT with ANCHOR STRAIGHTS

Previous versions would only unbend around straight one. Now we allow you to anchor the unbending in any straight. Click on the image below to see a video for unbending. Use this feature to unbend tubes to simulate dedicated power benders.

NEW: TRUE VIEW ORBIT CONTROL Window

This window lets you find any true or normal orientation for any line or bend in any model. Click on the image below to see a video of how this works. (Note that the video shows VTube-LASER. The feature is the nearly the same for both STEP and LASER mode - except there is only a MASTER tube in STEP mode):

NEW: TRUE VIEW TRANSFORM Window

This window lets you transform the orientation of any bend to true to the XY plane. You can also transform the tube so that any straight is aligned with the X, Y, or Z axes. This is different than changing the orbit - which just rotates around the part. This actually rotates the part to the XY plane by changing the part centerline coordinates.

NEW: Make Components and Imported Model INVISIBLE

Now you can make any component or collected item invisible on the screen without deleting it. You can also make the imported model invisible without deleting it. When parts of models are invisible, then a new yellow banner displays at the top of the viewport. The visibility is controlled with a new Visbility column in the Collected and Constructed features grids.

NEW: QUERY DISTANCES BETWEEN ANY TWO POINTS

Now you can query distances between any two points in the viewport. Turn the diameter off, then open the Dimension / Query window. Then select any two points on the screen and press the "Query 3D Information" button. Use the shift key when clicking on the second point to add it to the selection.

NEW: DIMENSION DISTANCES BETWEEN ANY TWO POINTS

Now you can dimension distances between any two points in the viewport. Turn the diameter off, then open the Dimension / Query window. Then select any two points on the screen and press the "Build True View Dimension" button. VTube will orbit the part so that the line is flat to the viewport, then draw a dimension. Use the shift key when clicking on the second point to add it to the selection.

NEW: REDESIGNED CONTROL MENU (Right side)

The Control menu is completely redesigned to be more logical. It also contains many more features than previous versions.

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• See also VTube-STEP
• See also VTube-STEP Revisions
• See VTube-LASER Customer Support Page to download the latest version.